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The Steps to Success program will be offered again this fall, providing financial aid and experience to help Islanders pursue a rewarding career as an early childhood educator. 

This group-based training initiative is funded by the Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population through the Canada-PEI labour market agreements and creates a pathway for participants to: 

• Work full time at a PEI licensed child care centre
• Receive post-secondary early childhood education courses at Holland College
• A training stipend (when applicable)
• Travel allowance (when applicable) 
• Child care allowances (when applicable)

Over the past 4 years, this program has provided training to over 100 participants, with a combined investment of $1.8 million. Participants will also be enrolled in three introductory Early Childhood Education courses through Holland College, with all fees and course materials covered by the project. 

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